Relay Update · Oct 31, 10:00 PM ET · 2:50
Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening US election officials
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A federal judge has ordered the administration to stop threatening election officials, after those officials received letters urging them to set aside ballots that might belong to non‑citizens.
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In Germany, protests over the cost of living turned violent, and shops were looted. Police in Frankfurt described the disturbances as violent riots in the city centre, and similar unrest was reported in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne.
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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 0:57–1:05 · ▶ Listen from here
Elena, viewers are wondering how the administration will react after the judge ordered it to stop threatening election officials—what's the next step?
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One newsroom reports the Department of Justice issued subpoenas to local election officials in California over claims of non‑citizen voting, but it’s still unclear how the administration will respond to the injunction.
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And Theo, what can we say about the ethics inquiry into Trump lawyers over the golf‑course case—any disciplinary actions expected?
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That isn’t known yet.
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Back with business and technology.
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Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.
Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Arizona and Colorado, and flash flood warnings for parts of Nevada. In the Northeast, highs from the 50s to the 60s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 60s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami. In the Midwest, highs from the 60s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Chicago. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with rain around, and a few thunderstorms near Phoenix. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Miami at 82; the coolest, Seattle at 53. Tonight's coldest spot is Boston, falling to 34. If you’re flying, the FAA reports no major delays at the nation’s big airports.
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